Ken Suzuki went 4-for-5 with a double and six RBIs as the Yakult Swallows stomped the defending Japan Series Champion Yomiuri Giants 12-2 on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium.
Masanori Ishikawa (1-2) allowed one run and scattered four hits in eight innings to pick up the win.
Suzuki's fourth hit of the night keyed a five-run outburst in the eighth inning as the Swallows sent nine batters to the plate.